ACG 455 - Contemporary Developments in Criminal Justice

Institution:

Adelphi University

Subject:

Description:

4 credits Current issues and controversies facing the criminal justice system and various system responses designed to address them. Recent developments in research and technology regarding international terrorism, hate crime, computer crime and white-collar offenses will be explored as well as issues surrounding race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status as they impact the criminal justice system, particular with regard to drug-related crime. “Get tough” laws and mandatory sentencing policies will also be looked at.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

WWW.ADELPHI.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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